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The Environmental, Economic, and Social Factors that Contribute to the Importance of the Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula) Fishery for Oregon Coastal Communities: A Northern Oregon Case Study

Creator:: Baker, Laura C.
Abstract:: Pacific razor clams (Siliqua patula) are narrow oblong bivalves that can be found in sandy habitats along the western coast of the United States, from Alaska (Aleutian Islands) to southern California (Pismo Beach). In Washington state, the razor clam fishery has been documented to be an important contributor to the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) as an indicator species. PeerJ (San Francisco, CA), 8, e8761. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.8761

Characterizing the Accuracy of Phylogenetic Analyses that Leverage 16S rRNA Sequencing Data

Creator:: Humphreys, Ian R.
Abstract:: Investigations of 16S rRNA gene sequences hallmark modern microbiology. These sequences provide culture-independent insight into the abundance and distribution of microbiota and serve as a principle resource through which microbial community diversity is measured. Consequently, researchers rely on 16S gene sequences to test hypotheses rooted in ecology, evolution, and disease....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . PeerJ Preprints. 6:e27295v2. 8. Brooks JP, Paul Brooks J, Vaginal Microbiome Consortium (additional

Using DNA Metabarcoding to Study Interactions Between Native Bees and Plants: Technical Developments and Applications

Creator:: Arstingstall, Katherine A.
Abstract:: Pollination is an essential ecosystem service that sustains functioning ecosystems and aids in food production. In response to recent, widespread declines of managed and native bee populations, many land managers have shown interest in developing conservation and restoration plans for enhancing native bee habitat. However, there is a lack of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: metabarcoding reveals broad and species-specific resource use by urban bees. PeerJ, 7, e5999. https://doi.org

Probabilistic Wind Power Forecasting for Hybrid Systems

Creator:: Irmas, Cameron
Abstract:: Wind power forecasting provides valuable insights for demand response, energy market operation, and plant control optimization. Probabilistic approaches—which capture uncertainty in these complex systems by representing predictions as probability distributions—represent a growing area of research in wind energy science. However, their applications for wind-based hybrid systems, particularly those focused on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The Fungal Microbiome Associated with Grapevine Trunk Disease in Oregon Vineyards

Creator:: Zimmerman, Jessie
Abstract:: Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) are caused by a group of fungal pathogens that attack the xylem tissue of mature grapevines worldwide. In the past 30 years, their incidence has increased, both in emerging grape-producing regions, as well as those with an extended history of viticulture. In the same time span,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Tonight’s Specials Include Mysids, Amphipods, and More: An Examination of the Zooplankton Prey of Oregon Gray Whales and its Impact on Foraging Choices and Prey Selection

Creator:: Hildebrand, Lisa
Abstract:: Understanding prey quality and prey selection by predators is critical for management efforts aimed at identification and protection of essential habitats and prey. Marine predators must make daily foraging choices in a heterogenous and dynamic environment in order to meet the high energetic demands of migration, reproduction and foraging. With...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: through drone observations and prey data. PeerJ 8, e8906. doi:10.7717/peerj.8906. Trites, A. W., and

Assessment of Timber Fallers’ Working Conditions in Mixed Tether-assist Timber Harvesting Operations

Creator:: Pokharel, Mandira
Abstract:: With mechanization, the logging industry has experienced a decreasing trend in the total number of workplace accidents, especially as new technology is making harvesting safer. However, there are areas within harvest units such as extremely steep slopes or rocky outcrops that are inaccessible to machines and are required to be...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Species- and Temporal-Specific Coral Microbiome Fluctuations in Response to a Natural Bleaching Event

Creator:: Ewton, Erica M.
Abstract:: Corals provide a diversity of ecosystem services, are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, and directly support ~500 million people globally; however, corals are increasingly experiencing significant threats and are undergoing severe bleaching events as the result of the warming climate. Using a two-year data set surrounding a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Using Satellite Imagery to Count Nesting Albatross from Space

Creator:: Dolliver, Jane E.
Abstract:: One fundamental concern in conservation biology is species abundance. For many taxa, however, these data are costly to obtain via direct observation and thus limited in geographic or temporal scope. Very high-resolution satellite imagery provides a means to address these limitations and provide remotely-sensed counts of large, colonial species. We...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Community Ecology of Foliar Fungi and Oomycetes of Pseudotsuga menziesii on the Pacific Northwest Coast

Creator:: Gonen, Lilah
Abstract:: Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii (coast Douglas-fir) is a tree of ecological, economic, and cultural value in its native North American Pacific Northwest (PNW) distribution. P. menziesii is host to a variety of well-documented endophytic foliar microorganisms, including the fungus Nothophaeocryptopus gaeumannii, the causal agent of Swiss needle cast (SNC), and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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The Environmental, Economic, and Social Factors that Contribute to the Importance of the Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula) Fishery for Oregon Coastal Communities: A Northern Oregon Case Study

Characterizing the Accuracy of Phylogenetic Analyses that Leverage 16S rRNA Sequencing Data

Using DNA Metabarcoding to Study Interactions Between Native Bees and Plants: Technical Developments and Applications

Probabilistic Wind Power Forecasting for Hybrid Systems

The Fungal Microbiome Associated with Grapevine Trunk Disease in Oregon Vineyards

Tonight’s Specials Include Mysids, Amphipods, and More: An Examination of the Zooplankton Prey of Oregon Gray Whales and its Impact on Foraging Choices and Prey Selection

Assessment of Timber Fallers’ Working Conditions in Mixed Tether-assist Timber Harvesting Operations

Species- and Temporal-Specific Coral Microbiome Fluctuations in Response to a Natural Bleaching Event

Using Satellite Imagery to Count Nesting Albatross from Space

Community Ecology of Foliar Fungi and Oomycetes of Pseudotsuga menziesii on the Pacific Northwest Coast

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